1st October to 2nd October 2018,
London, United Kingdom

The SMi Defence Safety Conference will take place in London on the 1st and 2nd of October 2018.

Featuring high level briefings from senior leaders from 10 nations and covering the broad spectrum of safety across Military Aviation, Land and Maritime, the Defence Safety Conference will aim to reduce avoidable deaths, improve protection of capability and preserve the reputation of those that operate, supply and support defence services.

Additionally, the conference will allow senior military, key international government agencies and industry with responsibility for defence safety to participate, collaborate and share experiences and best practice.

The Defence Safety Authority (DSA) will actively participate in and support this event in London. The DSA seek to enhance capability; it is an independent body, established to undertake the roles of Safety Regulator, Accident Investigator and Defence Authority, operating across the major Defence domains. The goal is to enhance operational effectiveness and reputation by increasing Safety and reducing Defence risk.

Vice Admiral Ben Key

Victor Chavez

Lead Sponsor

BAE Systems

Lead Sponsors

At BAE Systems, we help our customers to stay a step ahead when protecting people and national security, critical infrastructure and vital information. We provide some of the world’s most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions and employ a skilled workforce of more than 83,000 people in more than 40 countries.
From state of the art cyber threat detection to flight control systems that enable pilots to make better decisions, we never stop innovating to ensure that our customers maintain their advantage. This is a long-term commitment involving significant investments in skills. We also work closely with local partners to support economic development through the transfer of knowledge, skills and technology.
As a business we continue to drive towards world class safety performance in all areas. From concept, design and manufacture through to use and disposal, we use cutting edge technology to minimise the safety and environmental impact of our products. We continually work to improve safety standards, including raising awareness of the role of our employees in identifying, managing and reducing safety risks throughout the life of our products.

Gold Sponsor

Babcock

Gold Sponsor

Babcock is trusted to deliver bespoke, highly-skilled engineering support, often with specialist expertise that our customers do not possess. Our bespoke engineering services allow our customers to improve their own performance whilst reducing costs. Providing through-life support and managing complex assets in highly regulated environments for both defence and civil customers.
In Aviation we do three things; we save lives, with our complex and critical aerial emergency services; we protect communities, with our professional systemised firefighting operations; and we support the defence of our nations, with integrated training and platform delivery supporting air forces in the UK and overseas. The Aviation business operates and manages a fleet of c570 aircraft, with c1,600 pilots, flying over 69,000 life-saving missions in 2017. In Marine we are delivering complex through-life engineering services, technology, equipment, consultancy and training through unique owned and managed infrastructure. In the UK, we provide 100% of submarine and 75% of surface fleet refits at our own facilities. We are the Ministry of Defence’s strategic support partner at both HMNB Devonport and HMNB Clyde. Internationally we have activities in Canada, providing support to all Royal Canadian Navy submarines, with operations also in Australia and Oman. In Land we provide critical fleet management and training for c80,000 customer-owned defence, emergency services, airport and commercial vehicles, and engineering services and technical training worldwide. In our defence business we pprovided c300 vehicles as part of the Army’s deployment in Estonia. We continue to support the critical assets for the British Forces Germany and in Italy, supporting the European Support Group, in their role for NATO. We also have defence operations in Australia. In Cavendish Nuclear we are delivering major nuclear decommissioning programmes, critical training, operational support and new build programme management to both public and private customers.

Leonardo

Gold Sponsor

Leonardo is amongst the top ten global players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. The company operates globally, with over 45,000 employees at 180 sites worldwide. the company has its strongest industrial presence in four domestic markets: Italy (where the company is headquartered), the UK, the US and Poland, and works with strategic partners around the world.
Leonardo's Security and Information Systems (S&IS) division supports national governments, commercial organisations and our critical national infrastructure. We deal with modern and evolving threats to our well-being, security and public safety, with the division divided into four core areas; Homeland Security & Critical Infrastructures, Cybersecurity & ICT solutions, Automation and Air & Maritime Traffic Control Systems. Our customers include the UK Home Office, UK Ministry of Defence and NATO.

QinetiQ

Gold Sponsor

With a long heritage of research, experimentation and innovation across all domains, QinetiQ offers a comprehensive approach to autonomy and collaborative autonomy. Our services include:
Concept development and experimentation: A full range of services allows experimentation and new concepts to be explored, from early modelling and evaluation through to more developed demonstrations and de-risking activity.
Systems design: Capability in the design, adaptation and integration of new technology into existing vehicles and systems helps our customers to acquire solutions that meet mission requirements.
Test and evaluation: We assure customers of the end-to-end performance of new systems, constructing and delivering comprehensive trials plans, conducted in a realistic environment with in-depth performance analysis.
Platform integration and vehicle performance: Our tools, technology and expertise as a systems integrator ensure end-to-end performance and fitness for purpose. Working with partners and in-house capabilities, we can select a variety of mission-specific payloads to meet end users’ operational challenges. Collaborating with our customers, we create integrated solutions that deliver against the most demanding requirements.
Training, safety and certification services: Closely involved in the emerging regulatory position for unmanned systems, we offer expert advice on safety and security solutions and help to secure accreditation. As new solutions are implemented, we can provide comprehensive training, including the use of unmanned systems in live environments.
Vehicle support technology services: We have specific and well developed capabilities in the design of high performance battery solutions, secure communications systems, precision and robust navigation, targeting, advanced materials and the integration of stealth technology.

Thales

Gold Sponsor

In a world that is increasingly fast moving and unpredictable, customers come to Thales with big ambitions: to make life better, to keep us safer.
Whenever a critical decision needs to be made, Thales has a role to play. Our solutions help customers to make the right decisions at the right time and act accordingly in challenging environments.
To help create a safer world, we serve five key sectors: Defence, Aerospace, Transport, Digital Security and Space. We employ over 65,000 people in 56 countries and last year reported revenues of £14 billion.
Some 25,000 Thales employees are involved in the Group’s technical operations, giving Thales a unique ability to design and deploy equipment, systems and services to meet the most complex requirements. Thales invests in growth through R&D and acquisitions, spending €730 million on Self-funded Research & Development in 2017.
Thales UK works with air forces, navies and armies both in the UK and export market as a significant defence contractor and systems integrator, helping to equip almost every major platform in service or in development with the UK armed forces.
In the UK, Thales reported revenues of £1.3bn in 2017 and employs 6,500 people, 3,500 of whom are engineers. At any one time, 350 people are in graduate or apprenticeship development.
We invest around £720m in our supply chain, supporting circa 20,000 jobs across Great Britain and Northern Ireland. In addition, we spend more than £70m per year in the UK on research and technology. In 2017 Thales in the UK delivered in excess of £550m worth of exports, representing growth of 120% over four years.

Exhibitors

View detailsAdelardExhibitorshttp://www.adelard.com.Adelard LLP is an influential consultancy and product company working in the areas of safety, security and resilience. We provide independent and technically sound advice on how to engineer and assure the trustworthiness of computer-based systems. We have wide ranging experience of assessing computer-based systems and components and work across a range of different industrial sectors including defence, nuclear, medical, finance, air traffic control, rail and in critical infrastructure protection.
Our areas of expertise include: Independent Safety Assessment; goal and outcome-based approaches to assurance; tools for managing assurance cases (ASCE); security-informed safety and dependability.
We have defined and developed best practice in a arrange of critical applications in aerospace, nuclear and defence and have a number of important strategic relationships with industry and government.
For further information please visit our website: https://www.adelard.com.

View detailsBaines SimmonsExhibitorshttps://www.bainessimmons.com/We are specialists in aviation regulations, compliance and safety management. Partnering with the world’s leading civil and defence aviation organisations to improve safety performance. Renowned for our professional expertise, practical skills and industry experience in aviation regulations, compliance and safety management, Baines Simmons has become recognised as one of the world’s most influential aviation consultancies in organisational safety performance.
All our services are designed to:
• Improve: Safety performance, organisational performance and operational capability
• Protect: Lives, assets, profitability and reputation
• Reduce: Risk, rework, error, inefficiency and incidents
Through bespoke consultancy programmes and practically-focussed training services, we help to bridge gaps of knowledge, competence, skills and understanding between regulated organisations and their employees and regulatory authorities and their inspectors.
How we can help:
• Regulatory training – helping you to understand and apply the regulations within your unit
• Competence development – showing you how to get maximum performance out of your people and processes
• Oversight Auditing Service – helping to relieve pressure on overstretched resources, we can serve as independent auditors to provide greater confidence in your assurance abilities and assist with transferring new skills, fresh insights and fresh perspectives into your team
Every one of our consultants is hand-picked for their specialist skills, expertise and knowledge in a particular field of aviation safety risk management and regulatory compliance. Through them, we deliver customised solutions that are designed to reduce your exposure to safety risk, enhance organisational safety and manage and improve regulatory compliance.

View detailsBMTExhibitorshttp://www.bmt.org BMT is an international design, engineering and risk management consultancy, working principally in the defence, energy and environment and maritime transport sectors.
We work with Defence organisations on a range of programmes to ensure the safe and optimised performance of a nation’s military capability. We have helped to develop some of the most important defining safety standards, and supporting documentation, in today’s UK military maritime environment.
Our experience includes:
• Independent safety auditing and assessment (ISA)
• Identification of safety related hazards using:
• Hazard and Operability Studies (HAZOPs)
• Hazard Analysis (HAZAN)
• Structured What-If Technique (SWIFT).
• Application of safety management tools and techniques including:
• Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
• FMECA (Failure Mode, Effects and Criticality Analysis)
• Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) and Event Tree Analysis (ETA)
• Bowtie.
BMT is currently acting as ‘Customer Friend’ to the UK’s Defence Safety Authority (DSA), providing technical support for the DSA’s Defence Maritime Regulator.

View detailsBurgess ConsultingExhibitorshttp://www.burgessconsulting.ltd.uk/Burgess Consulting Limited specialises in delivering pragmatic safety and environmental management, legislation compliance and homologation support to the Defence and specialist vehicle industry world-wide.
Our experienced consultants can provide project teams and design engineers with first class tailored support that includes: the management of compliance validation and verification programmes, through life compliance audits and the management of type approval submissions for specialist vehicles.
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Certificated by the French EU/UNECE accredited organisation UTAC CERAM to ISO 9001:2008, we are a registered agent with the Australian Department of Transport and Infrastructure and as such, are able to manage Type Approval submissions against Australian Design Rules. We are FATS accredited and a preferred supplier to the UK MoD.
Experienced in risk assessment processes as prescribed in: IEC 61508; Military Standard 882; Defence Standard 00-56; DSA02 DLSR LSSR and DSA03 DLSR LSSR; DSA02 DMR and JSP 340; ASEMS POSMS and POEMS and other applicable civil and military standards.
Burgess Consulting Limited is a highly professional consultancy that is committed to providing all clients with a first class service. We are proud of our long standing relationship with a number of prominent key suppliers of specialist vehicles to both the defence and private sectors.

View detailsMBDAExhibitorshttp://www.mbda-systems.com/MBDA is the only European group capable of designing and producing missiles and missile systems that correspond to the full range of current and future operational needs of the three armed forces (land, sea and air).
With a significant presence in five European countries and within the USA, in 2017 MBDA achieved a turnover of 3.1 billion euros with an order book of 16.8 billion euros. With more than 90 armed forces customers in the world, MBDA is a world leader in missiles and missile systems. In total, the group offers a range of 45 missile systems and countermeasures products already in operational service and more than 15 others currently in development.
MBDA is jointly owned by Airbus (37.5%), BAE Systems (37.5%), and Leonardo (25%).

View detailstlmNexusExhibitorshttp://www.tlmnexus.comtlmNexus is known and trusted by many in the Ministry of Defence for its Resolve software, which helps to ensure the efficiency, quality and safety of the majority of the aircraft types operating across the three services. Originally designed to support the Typhoon aircraft in the Royal Air Force, Resolve represents a significant step forward in the management of safety, through-life engineering and airworthiness assessment. The system provides an auditable trail of information and shares data securely between the MOD and its suppliers. In order to further realise these benefits the system is being developed to address similar requirements for both the Land and Sea environments. Building on this success tlmNexus are expand into associated sectors requiring Resolve’s Issue Management capability for other long-term, complex projects. As well as Resolve, the company has developed valuable software foundations which similarly link all collaborators involved in other aspects of long-term projects: Requirements Management, Budgeting and Investment Appraisals and Operational Quality Feedback. In recognition of our achievements tlmNexus were awarded the Queen’s Award for Innovation 2018.

View detailsAir InternationalSupporting Media Partnershttp://www.airinternational.comOver the years, AIR International has established an unrivalled reputation for authoritative reporting and coverage across the full spectrum of aviation subjects. With more pages than ever, all still dedicated to commercial and military aviation, we have more correspondents and top aviation writers from around the world, offering even more exciting news, features and stunning photography.

View detailsArmada InternationalSupporting Media Partnershttp://armadainternational.comARMADA INTERNATIONAL is leading defence magazine which reports on and analyses defence systems, equipment and technology. Together with its Compendium supplements, ARMADA provides defence planners in the militaries, in government, in procurement and in the defence industry itself with the information they need to plan their strategies.

View detailsArmedForces.co.ukSupporting Media Partnershttp://www.armedforces.co.ukThe DEFENCE SUPPLIERS DIRECTORY is an authoritative online information resource for all defence purchasers. This comprehensive listing of Defence Suppliers has enabled thousands of purchasing professionals to find exactly what they are looking for - in seconds. THE DEFENCE SUPPLIERS DIRECTORY provides a total overview of all the UK's Armed Forces - with a wealth of valuable information about the organisation and structure of the UK's Defence Services, as well as useful facts about developments in the UK Defence Industry Contact us: defenceenquiries@armedforces.co.uk Tel: 01743 241962 website: www.armedforces.co.uk

View detailsAviation NewsSupporting Media Partnershttp://www.aviation-news.co.uk/As Britain’s longest established monthly aviation journal, Aviation News is renowned for providing the best coverage of every branch of aviation. Now incorporating Classic Aircraft, each issue features the latest news and in-depth features, plus firsthand accounts from pilots putting you in the cockpit. Covering both modern military and civil aircraft, as well as classic types from yesteryear, it features subjects from World War Two, through the Cold War years to present day. Aviation News brings you the past, present and future of flight.

View detailsCrisis Response JournalSupporting Media Partnershttp://www.crisis-response.com/Crisis Response Journal is the international publication focusing on response, resilience, continuity and security issues arising from large scale natural and man-made disasters, emergencies and terrorist attacks. CRJ analyses past events to draw vital lessons for the future, while constantly scanning the horizon to identify and help mitigate new threats.

View detailsDefence and Security AlertSupporting Media Partnershttp://www.dsalert.orgDefence and Security Alert (DSA) is the first and the only ISO 9001:2008 certified, world-class monthly Indian magazine in defence and security journalism. Committed to global defence and security, DSA covers a strictly research based spectrum of dynamic scenarios in India and challenging horizons beyond national borders. DSA is the only Indian magazine in this genre, available on the Indian Air Force (IAF) Intranet.

We present DSA to you as an ideal platform in the domain of defence and security to showcase your products, services and cutting-edge technologies. DSA is very extensively circulated among key policy and decision makers in the federal and 28 state governments and corporate world in India and worldwide through print and online editions.

View detailsDefense ExpressSupporting Media Partnershttp://www.defense-ua.comLimited Liability Company “DEFENSE EXPRESS MEDIA AND CONSULTING” highlights events in security, defense and military cooperation areas. Regular information products of the company:
- Daily News Wire and Analysis on http://www.defense-ua.com;
- Weekly newsletter “Ukrainian Defense Survey”;
- “DEFENSE EXPRESS” Magazine;
- “Ukrainian Defense Review” Magazine (in English);
- Book series “Weapons of Ukraine”.
Company also provides advice and assistance based on deep analytical skills and knowledge of the conditions and characteristics of Ukrainian military market to companies, government bodies and intermediaries in the implementation of their strategy, relating to finding new partners and interests promoting.

View detailsEpicosSupporting Media Partnershttp://www.Epicos.comEpicos is a global, multifaceted portal providing Aerospace and Defense industries around the world with business intelligence and active support to access opportunities on international procurements, industrial cooperation and offsets. Epicos has carried out extensive industry analysis and mapping of capabilities of A&D Industries and offers this knowledge to its members helping them to identify business opportunities and to build strategic alliances. Additionally, Epicos supports the global A&D industry through a wide range of on-line services and products including but not limited to: a large online procurement database, an updated Business Directory, an e-library with extensive information regarding procurement and offsets processes systems and an up to the minute news database.

View detailsGlobal Military CommunicationsSupporting Media Partnershttp://www.globalmilitarycommunications.comGlobal Military Communications is a publication that tracks the trends, drivers and technology that fuel the military communications sector. Communications continue to be the lynchpin of modern warfare and is crucial to any military campaign. The sector is going through unprecedented change as militaries and governments across the world move towards a network centric approach to their communications. From operations in war zones to homeland security and disaster recovery operations, Global Military Communications provides you with the latest communications developments on land, sea, and in the air.

View detailsHomeland Security Corporation (HSRC)Supporting Media Partnershttp://www.hsrc.bizHSRC provides premium off-the-shelf market reports on present and emerging technologies and industry expertise, enabling global clients to gain time-critical insight into business opportunities. All reports include in-depth information and analysis of emerging markets, technologies, and industries broken down by geography, market, vertical, technology, product, and revenue stream. Our reports support Homeland Security & Public Safety communities worldwide in their strategic decision-making process, providing up-to-date market knowledge, analysis, and insights.
HSRC offers customized research services geared towards providing our clients with clear, actionable recommendations designed to empower decision-making and to help exploit emerging opportunities in the market. The customized research services provide a deep analysis of specific markets and eco-systems, target geographies, strategic segments and verticals, competitor analysis and technological benchmarks. The custom research services are provided as an ad hoc assignment or as an ongoing service.
See our market leading reports at: https://homelandsecurityresearch.com/reports/

View detailsIHS JanesSupporting Media Partnershttp://www.janes.ihs.comWith a legacy of over 100 years as Jane's, IHS Aerospace, Defence & Security delivers the world’s leading defence and security insight to help you make critical decisions. Our renowned open-source intelligence and powerful analytical tools encompass data on equipment, technology, parts, standards and logistics, as well as objective analysis of markets, programmes and budgets, risk and capabilities assessments, training and consulting services. Government, military and defense organizations gain insight into, plan for and act upon critical threats in the current global national-security environment. Businesses leverage tools and resources for more cost-effective defense-system design, delivery and support.
Over 3000 thought leaders provide you with actionable intelligence for expedited and improved decision making. Customers, prospects and the media outlets alike rely upon IHS thought leaders for analysis, forecasts, and perspectives on topics, events, and issues that impact the global business landscape.

View detailsInderscience PublishersSupporting Media Partnershttp://www.inderscience.comInderscience is a dynamic, leading, independent journal publisher. The company disseminates the latest research across the broad fields of science, engineering and technology; management, public and business administration; environment, ecological economics and sustainable development; computing, ICT and internet/web services, and related areas. Inderscience offers over 35 years' experience in publishing and has succeeded in building a substantial collection approaching 400 high-quality peer-reviewed international research journals in both online and print formats. We offer a variety of ways to keep up-to-date with the latest published leading-edge research while our online collection represents a fully-searchable digital archive of around 60,000 articles.

View detailsMilitary Systems and TechnologySupporting Media Partnershttp://www.militarysystems-tech.comMilitary Systems & Technology is a comprehensive web portal, design agency and publication designed for the International Defence & Aerospace Industry. It is a source of daily information for Manufacturers, OEM’S, System Integrators and Contractors. We even have Government & Military Readers. The portal encompasses all aspects of Military equipment, technology, design and services.
www.militarysystems-tech.com
info@militarysystems-tech.com
+44 (0)1392 881545

View detailsSecurityClearedJobs.comSupporting Media Partnershttp://www.SecurityClearedJobs.comSecurityClearedJobs.com is an on-line job board designed and marketed to attract candidates who work within Defence, Government and Nuclear sectors. We advertise 1000’s of job opportunities both on a Permanent and Contract basis covering opportunities within all industry sectors. Visit our site www.SecurityClearedJobs.com to search for your next job opportunity.

View detailsSEGURANÇA & DEFESASupporting Media Partnershttp://www.segurancaedefesa.com/SEGURANÇA & DEFESA (“Security & Defense”), the recognized leader among South American defense magazines. In the market for 29 years, its staff includes the best experts in the field. Sold on newstands and by subscriptions, it is sent free of charge to key names and addresses in the defense sector.

View detailsSoldier ModernisationSupporting Media Partnershttp://www.soldiermod.comSoldier Modernisation (SoldierMod.Com) is an authoritative policy and technology publication for the international defense community, serving the integrated equipment needs of the dismounted soldier and marine in operations today and the fielding of Soldier Modernisation Programmes over the next few years. SoldierMod.Com is designed to provide insights into how decision makers plan to transform operations in the areas of survivability, sustainability, C4I, lethality and mobility; managing the balance between the promise of 'leap-ahead technology balance and mature cost effective solutions. SoldierMod is distributed in many formats which will include an 50 page journal 10,000 copies BPA Audited, twice annually , in January and June Our Website www.soldiermod.com , Has a 24 hour news service , anytime ( currently at over 20,000 individual visits per month ) . We also have an online technical forum where anyone in the industry can ask us strategic or technological questions , our partners and experts will respond directly back.

Supporters

View detailsDefence Safety Authority Supportershttps://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-safety-authorityThe Defence Safety Authority is an independent organisation, empowered by charter from SofS to undertake the roles of regulator, accident investigation and Defence Authority for safety.
DSA is part of the Ministry of Defence.

VENUE

Copthorne Tara Hotel

Scarsdale Place, Kensington, London, United Kingdom

The Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington is an elegant contemporary four-star hotel in prestigious Kensington, located just a two minutes walk from High Street Kensington underground station, making exploring easy. The hotel offers well-appointed and comfortable guest rooms combining Standard, Superior and Club accommodation. Club rooms offer iconic views over the city and include Club Lounge access for complimentary breakfast and refreshments. Guests can sample the authentic Singaporean, Malaysian and Chinese cuisine at Bugis Street, traditional pub fare at the Brasserie Restaurant & Bar or relax with a delicious drink at West8 Cocktail Lounge & Bar.

The Copthorne Tara Hotel boasts 745 square meters of flexible meeting space, consisting of the Shannon Suite and the Liffey Suite, ideal for hosting conferences, weddings and social events. Facilities include access to the business centre 24 hours a day, fully equipped fitness room, gift shop, theatre desk and Bureau de Change. With ample onsite parking outside the London congestion charge zone and excellent transport links via Heathrow Airport, the hotel is the perfect location for business or leisure stays. The hotel is within close proximity to the shops of High Street Kensington, Knightsbridge and Westfield London, Olympia Conference Centre, Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Palace and Hyde Park.

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Exhibitors

Adelard

Adelard LLP is an influential consultancy and product company working in the areas of safety, security and resilience. We provide independent and technically sound advice on how to engineer and assure the trustworthiness of computer-based systems. We have wide ranging experience of assessing computer-based systems and components and work across a range of different industrial sectors including defence, nuclear, medical, finance, air traffic control, rail and in critical infrastructure protection.
Our areas of expertise include: Independent Safety Assessment; goal and outcome-based approaches to assurance; tools for managing assurance cases (ASCE); security-informed safety and dependability.
We have defined and developed best practice in a arrange of critical applications in aerospace, nuclear and defence and have a number of important strategic relationships with industry and government.
For further information please visit our website: https://www.adelard.com.

Baines Simmons

We are specialists in aviation regulations, compliance and safety management. Partnering with the world’s leading civil and defence aviation organisations to improve safety performance. Renowned for our professional expertise, practical skills and industry experience in aviation regulations, compliance and safety management, Baines Simmons has become recognised as one of the world’s most influential aviation consultancies in organisational safety performance.
All our services are designed to:
• Improve: Safety performance, organisational performance and operational capability
• Protect: Lives, assets, profitability and reputation
• Reduce: Risk, rework, error, inefficiency and incidents
Through bespoke consultancy programmes and practically-focussed training services, we help to bridge gaps of knowledge, competence, skills and understanding between regulated organisations and their employees and regulatory authorities and their inspectors.
How we can help:
• Regulatory training – helping you to understand and apply the regulations within your unit
• Competence development – showing you how to get maximum performance out of your people and processes
• Oversight Auditing Service – helping to relieve pressure on overstretched resources, we can serve as independent auditors to provide greater confidence in your assurance abilities and assist with transferring new skills, fresh insights and fresh perspectives into your team
Every one of our consultants is hand-picked for their specialist skills, expertise and knowledge in a particular field of aviation safety risk management and regulatory compliance. Through them, we deliver customised solutions that are designed to reduce your exposure to safety risk, enhance organisational safety and manage and improve regulatory compliance.

Burgess Consulting

Burgess Consulting Limited specialises in delivering pragmatic safety and environmental management, legislation compliance and homologation support to the Defence and specialist vehicle industry world-wide.
Our experienced consultants can provide project teams and design engineers with first class tailored support that includes: the management of compliance validation and verification programmes, through life compliance audits and the management of type approval submissions for specialist vehicles.
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Certificated by the French EU/UNECE accredited organisation UTAC CERAM to ISO 9001:2008, we are a registered agent with the Australian Department of Transport and Infrastructure and as such, are able to manage Type Approval submissions against Australian Design Rules. We are FATS accredited and a preferred supplier to the UK MoD.
Experienced in risk assessment processes as prescribed in: IEC 61508; Military Standard 882; Defence Standard 00-56; DSA02 DLSR LSSR and DSA03 DLSR LSSR; DSA02 DMR and JSP 340; ASEMS POSMS and POEMS and other applicable civil and military standards.
Burgess Consulting Limited is a highly professional consultancy that is committed to providing all clients with a first class service. We are proud of our long standing relationship with a number of prominent key suppliers of specialist vehicles to both the defence and private sectors.

MBDA

MBDA is the only European group capable of designing and producing missiles and missile systems that correspond to the full range of current and future operational needs of the three armed forces (land, sea and air).
With a significant presence in five European countries and within the USA, in 2017 MBDA achieved a turnover of 3.1 billion euros with an order book of 16.8 billion euros. With more than 90 armed forces customers in the world, MBDA is a world leader in missiles and missile systems. In total, the group offers a range of 45 missile systems and countermeasures products already in operational service and more than 15 others currently in development.
MBDA is jointly owned by Airbus (37.5%), BAE Systems (37.5%), and Leonardo (25%).

tlmNexus

tlmNexus is known and trusted by many in the Ministry of Defence for its Resolve software, which helps to ensure the efficiency, quality and safety of the majority of the aircraft types operating across the three services. Originally designed to support the Typhoon aircraft in the Royal Air Force, Resolve represents a significant step forward in the management of safety, through-life engineering and airworthiness assessment. The system provides an auditable trail of information and shares data securely between the MOD and its suppliers. In order to further realise these benefits the system is being developed to address similar requirements for both the Land and Sea environments. Building on this success tlmNexus are expand into associated sectors requiring Resolve’s Issue Management capability for other long-term, complex projects. As well as Resolve, the company has developed valuable software foundations which similarly link all collaborators involved in other aspects of long-term projects: Requirements Management, Budgeting and Investment Appraisals and Operational Quality Feedback. In recognition of our achievements tlmNexus were awarded the Queen’s Award for Innovation 2018.

Media Partners

Global Military Communications

Global Military Communications is a publication that tracks the trends, drivers and technology that fuel the military communications sector. Communications continue to be the lynchpin of modern warfare and is crucial to any military campaign. The sector is going through unprecedented change as militaries and governments across the world move towards a network centric approach to their communications. From operations in war zones to homeland security and disaster recovery operations, Global Military Communications provides you with the latest communications developments on land, sea, and in the air.

Crisis Response Journal

Crisis Response Journal is the international publication focusing on response, resilience, continuity and security issues arising from large scale natural and man-made disasters, emergencies and terrorist attacks. CRJ analyses past events to draw vital lessons for the future, while constantly scanning the horizon to identify and help mitigate new threats.

ArmedForces.co.uk

The DEFENCE SUPPLIERS DIRECTORY is an authoritative online information resource for all defence purchasers. This comprehensive listing of Defence Suppliers has enabled thousands of purchasing professionals to find exactly what they are looking for - in seconds. THE DEFENCE SUPPLIERS DIRECTORY provides a total overview of all the UK's Armed Forces - with a wealth of valuable information about the organisation and structure of the UK's Defence Services, as well as useful facts about developments in the UK Defence Industry Contact us: defenceenquiries@armedforces.co.uk Tel: 01743 241962 website: www.armedforces.co.uk

21st Century Asian Arms Race

21st Century Asian Arms Race (21AAR) is an online resource for conflict and security related information specific to Eurasia. 21AAR's editorial style and open source approach to gathering public intelligence ensures a unique and independent presentation of events in real-time.

Defense Express

Limited Liability Company “DEFENSE EXPRESS MEDIA AND CONSULTING” highlights events in security, defense and military cooperation areas. Regular information products of the company:
- Daily News Wire and Analysis on http://www.defense-ua.com;
- Weekly newsletter “Ukrainian Defense Survey”;
- “DEFENSE EXPRESS” Magazine;
- “Ukrainian Defense Review” Magazine (in English);
- Book series “Weapons of Ukraine”.
Company also provides advice and assistance based on deep analytical skills and knowledge of the conditions and characteristics of Ukrainian military market to companies, government bodies and intermediaries in the implementation of their strategy, relating to finding new partners and interests promoting.

Aviation News

As Britain’s longest established monthly aviation journal, Aviation News is renowned for providing the best coverage of every branch of aviation. Now incorporating Classic Aircraft, each issue features the latest news and in-depth features, plus firsthand accounts from pilots putting you in the cockpit. Covering both modern military and civil aircraft, as well as classic types from yesteryear, it features subjects from World War Two, through the Cold War years to present day. Aviation News brings you the past, present and future of flight.

Air International

Over the years, AIR International has established an unrivalled reputation for authoritative reporting and coverage across the full spectrum of aviation subjects. With more pages than ever, all still dedicated to commercial and military aviation, we have more correspondents and top aviation writers from around the world, offering even more exciting news, features and stunning photography.

IHS Janes

With a legacy of over 100 years as Jane's, IHS Aerospace, Defence & Security delivers the world’s leading defence and security insight to help you make critical decisions. Our renowned open-source intelligence and powerful analytical tools encompass data on equipment, technology, parts, standards and logistics, as well as objective analysis of markets, programmes and budgets, risk and capabilities assessments, training and consulting services. Government, military and defense organizations gain insight into, plan for and act upon critical threats in the current global national-security environment. Businesses leverage tools and resources for more cost-effective defense-system design, delivery and support.
Over 3000 thought leaders provide you with actionable intelligence for expedited and improved decision making. Customers, prospects and the media outlets alike rely upon IHS thought leaders for analysis, forecasts, and perspectives on topics, events, and issues that impact the global business landscape.

Inderscience Publishers

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Defence and Security Alert

Defence and Security Alert (DSA) is the first and the only ISO 9001:2008 certified, world-class monthly Indian magazine in defence and security journalism. Committed to global defence and security, DSA covers a strictly research based spectrum of dynamic scenarios in India and challenging horizons beyond national borders. DSA is the only Indian magazine in this genre, available on the Indian Air Force (IAF) Intranet.

We present DSA to you as an ideal platform in the domain of defence and security to showcase your products, services and cutting-edge technologies. DSA is very extensively circulated among key policy and decision makers in the federal and 28 state governments and corporate world in India and worldwide through print and online editions.

Epicos

Epicos is a global, multifaceted portal providing Aerospace and Defense industries around the world with business intelligence and active support to access opportunities on international procurements, industrial cooperation and offsets. Epicos has carried out extensive industry analysis and mapping of capabilities of A&D Industries and offers this knowledge to its members helping them to identify business opportunities and to build strategic alliances. Additionally, Epicos supports the global A&D industry through a wide range of on-line services and products including but not limited to: a large online procurement database, an updated Business Directory, an e-library with extensive information regarding procurement and offsets processes systems and an up to the minute news database.

Soldier Modernisation

Soldier Modernisation (SoldierMod.Com) is an authoritative policy and technology publication for the international defense community, serving the integrated equipment needs of the dismounted soldier and marine in operations today and the fielding of Soldier Modernisation Programmes over the next few years. SoldierMod.Com is designed to provide insights into how decision makers plan to transform operations in the areas of survivability, sustainability, C4I, lethality and mobility; managing the balance between the promise of 'leap-ahead technology balance and mature cost effective solutions. SoldierMod is distributed in many formats which will include an 50 page journal 10,000 copies BPA Audited, twice annually , in January and June Our Website www.soldiermod.com , Has a 24 hour news service , anytime ( currently at over 20,000 individual visits per month ) . We also have an online technical forum where anyone in the industry can ask us strategic or technological questions , our partners and experts will respond directly back.

Armada International

ARMADA INTERNATIONAL is leading defence magazine which reports on and analyses defence systems, equipment and technology. Together with its Compendium supplements, ARMADA provides defence planners in the militaries, in government, in procurement and in the defence industry itself with the information they need to plan their strategies.

Combat Aircraft magazine

With in-depth editorial coverage alongside the finest imagery from the world’s foremost aviation photographers, Combat Aircraft is America’s best-selling military aviation magazine. With thought-provoking opinion pieces, detailed information and rare archive imagery, Combat Aircraft is your one-stop-source of military aviation news and features from across the globe. Visit www.combataircraft.net for more information.

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SEGURANÇA & DEFESA (“Security & Defense”), the recognized leader among South American defense magazines. In the market for 29 years, its staff includes the best experts in the field. Sold on newstands and by subscriptions, it is sent free of charge to key names and addresses in the defense sector.

Military Systems and Technology

Military Systems & Technology is a comprehensive web portal, design agency and publication designed for the International Defence & Aerospace Industry. It is a source of daily information for Manufacturers, OEM’S, System Integrators and Contractors. We even have Government & Military Readers. The portal encompasses all aspects of Military equipment, technology, design and services.
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Copthorne Tara Hotel

Scarsdale Place
Kensington
London W8 5SR
United Kingdom

The Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington is an elegant contemporary four-star hotel in prestigious Kensington, located just a two minutes walk from High Street Kensington underground station, making exploring easy. The hotel offers well-appointed and comfortable guest rooms combining Standard, Superior and Club accommodation. Club rooms offer iconic views over the city and include Club Lounge access for complimentary breakfast and refreshments. Guests can sample the authentic Singaporean, Malaysian and Chinese cuisine at Bugis Street, traditional pub fare at the Brasserie Restaurant & Bar or relax with a delicious drink at West8 Cocktail Lounge & Bar.

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WHAT IS CPD?

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development’. It is essentially a philosophy,
which maintains that in order to be effective, learning should be organised and
structured. The most common definition is:

‘A commitment to structured skills and knowledge enhancement for Personal or Professional
competence’

CPD is a common requirement of individual membership with professional bodies and
Institutes. Increasingly, employers also expect their staff to undertake regular
CPD activities.

Undertaken over a period of time, CPD ensures that educational qualifications do
not become obsolete, and allows for best practice and professional standards to
be upheld.

CPD can be undertaken through a variety of learning activities including instructor
led training courses, seminars and conferences, e:learning modules or structured
reading.

CPD AND PROFESSIONAL INSTITUTES

There are approximately 470 institutes in the UK across all industry sectors, with
a collective membership of circa 4 million professionals, and they all expect their
members to undertake CPD.

For some institutes undertaking CPD is mandatory e.g. accountancy and law, and linked
to a licence to practice, for others it’s obligatory. By ensuring that their members
undertake CPD, the professional bodies seek to ensure that professional standards,
legislative awareness and ethical practices are maintained.

CPD Schemes often run over the period of a year and the institutes generally provide
online tools for their members to record and reflect on their CPD activities.

TYPICAL CPD SCHEMES AND RECORDING OF CPD (CPD points and hours)

Professional bodies and Institutes CPD schemes are either structured as ‘Input’
or ‘Output’ based.

‘Input’ based schemes list a precise number of CPD hours that individuals must achieve
within a given time period. These schemes can also use different ‘currencies’ such
as points, merits, units or credits, where an individual must accumulate the number
required. These currencies are usually based on time i.e. 1 CPD point = 1 hour of
learning.

‘Output’ based schemes are learner centred. They require individuals to set learning
goals that align to professional competencies, or personal development objectives.
These schemes also list different ways to achieve the learning goals e.g. training
courses, seminars or e:learning, which enables an individual to complete their CPD
through their preferred mode of learning.

As a formal provider of CPD certified activities, SMI Group can provide an indication
of the learning benefit gained and the typical completion. However, it is ultimately
the responsibility of the delegate to evaluate their learning, and record it correctly
in line with their professional body’s or employers requirements.

GLOBAL CPD

Increasingly, international and emerging markets are ‘professionalising’ their workforces
and looking to the UK to benchmark educational standards. The undertaking of CPD
is now increasingly expected of any individual employed within today’s global marketplace.

CPD Certificates

We can provide a certificate for all our accredited events. To request a CPD certificate for a conference , workshop, master classes you have attended please email events@smi-online.co.uk